| Texturing large surfaces: |
| A great way to finish a carving (whether it is a three dimensional figure, or a flat sign) is to texture the entire surface with
shallow tool marks. With this method, little or no sanding is required. This is the traditional way of finishing Northwest Coast carvings.
The General Bent Knife ( B N - G ) works well for this (pictured above), though some carvers prefer the
Shallow Bent Knife ( B N - 1 ) for taking very shallow cuts. The Shallow Bent Knife is also excellent for reaching into difficult areas
(like eye sockets) where changing grain makes a double bevelled tool handy. |
| Shallow Bent Knife (BN-1)
1.5" blade 9" overall $44
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| Small and more detailed hollowing out: |
| The mini bent knives offer the ultimate in control because the small blade is so close to your hand. The mini General Bent Knife
( m B N - G ) is the most versatile, for detailed hollowing out as well as texturing. It is terrific for small bowls and spoons. This is also a very good
choice for people with weaker wrists, who might find the larger bent knives too taxing. |
| mini General Bent Knife (mBN-G)
.75" blade 8.5" overall $41
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| Drawknives: |
| Although these are not for everyone, I can't resist putting a plug in for my favorite carving tool. When carving wood that
is held down with a clamp or in a vise, (or is heavy enough to hold still by itself) nothing will remove wood with the power and control as a
fine edged drawknife. For narrow pieces (chair rungs, boat spars, musical instruments) the Straight Micro-Drawknife
( D K - 1 ) is a true joy to use! |
| Straight Micro-Drawknife (DK-1)
1.5" blade 9" overall $46
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| Adze ("chainsaw on a stick"): |
| Certainly the most effective hand tools for removing wood quickly. The gutter adzes, with their cupped edges, are best for
aggressive removal of wood, cutting cross grain and hollowing out. For people not accustomed to swinging an adze for an extended period or
whose wrists and forearms might appreciate a lighter tool, the small gutter adze would be the right choice.
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| Small Gutter Adze
Edge is 1.5 inches across with a 2.5 inch diameter cup. Handle is 12.5 inches long, Eastern Cherry. $155
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